Malcolm X’s grandson killed during robbery

Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of political activist Malcolm X, was killed in Mexico during an apparent robbery, his family’s spiritual adviser, friends and Islamic associations said.

Shabazz family publicist Terrie Williams confirmed the death but offered no further details. The State Department would say only that a US citizen had been killed in Mexico City on Thursday and that it was withholding further comment at the family’s request.

Shabazz had a turbulent childhood and adolescence. His mother, Qubilah Shabazz, was indicted on charges of plotting to kill the Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who some suspected was involved in Malcolm X’s assassination. Qubilah Shabazz was Malcolm X’s second daughter.